Category Archives: Top Stories

Medic Regional Blood Center has an Urgent Need for Certain Blood Types

MEDIC Regional Blood Center has an urgent need of O-negative and O-positive blood types after seeing a significant demand increase in the last week. If you’d like to help save a life by donating, please go to medic blood dot org.… MORE

HIghlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols Dominate Mocs, 69-39

The Tennessee Lady Vols got contributions throughout the lineup Tuesday night en route to a dominant 69-39 victory over Chattanooga at Thompson-Boling Arena.… MORE

Vols in the NFL – Week 13 Update

With the postseason chase heating up and the regular season delivering a continually strong slate of games, former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL concluded their 13th week of action.… MORE

Four Vols Earn First Team All-SEC Recognition From Coaches

After a highly successful 2022 season, Tennessee was well represented on the Southeastern Conference postseason teams that were announced on Tuesday afternoon, which are voted on by the league’s 14 head coaches. … MORE

Heupel Collects AFCA Regional Coach of the Year Honors

Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel was named the 2022 American Football Coaches Association’s Region 2 Coach of the Year, the AFCA announced on Tuesday.… MORE

Hoops Preview: #7 Tennessee vs. Eastern Kentucky

The seventh-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team caps off a three-game homestand Wednesday, taking on Eastern Kentucky at 7 p.m. inside Thompson-Boling Arena.… MORE

Hooker, Heupel Garner AP SEC Yearly Honors, Four Vols Tabbed All-SEC

Quarterback Hendon Hooker was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Year, while Vols head coach Josh Heupel was picked as the AP SEC Coach of the Year. Additionally, four Vols were tabbed to the AP’s All-SEC teams.… MORE

Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Chattanooga

Tennessee (4-5) will try to get back in the winning column and even its season record when it welcomes the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (6-4) to Thompson-Boling Arena on Tuesday at 6:32 p.m. ET.… MORE

Peyton Manning to be Honored with NCAA Silver Anniversary Award

Former Tennessee Volunteer quarterback Peyton Manning was selected by the NCAA for the 2023 Silver Anniversary Award, the association announced Monday afternoon.… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee’s unstoppable offense stopped by two culprits

Sacks and penalties stalled 22% of UT’s possessions… MORE

WATCH: Heupel on the Orange Bowl “Our fans, Vol Nation, are going to show-up in droves.”

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel spoke at the Orange Bowl selection coaches’ press conference ahead of their matchup with Clemson in Miami, December 30th at 8pm.… MORE

WATCH: Dabo Swinney on Tennessee “May be the best team in the country this year. They can play with anybody.”

Clemson’s head coach, Dabo Swinney, spoke at the Orange Bowl selection coaches’ press conference ahead of their matchup with Tennessee in Miami, December 30th at 8pm.… MORE

Quotes: Josh Heupel Capital One Orange Bowl Selection Day Press Conference Transcript

Good afternoon, everybody. So happy to have the opportunity to be here with you guys today. We are so excited and happy about the invitation to the Capitol One Orange Bowl. … MORE

Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: With JJJ back & without Santi, No. 13 Vols blow by Alcorn State, 94-40

Dominating around the rim on both ends of the floor, the 13th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers dropped Alcorn State, 94-40, Sunday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.… MORE

Highlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats/Story: Without suspended Jackson & others injured, Lady Vols lose to No. 9 Virginia Tech, 59-56

Senior Jordan Horston recorded her second double-double of the season on Sunday, as RV/RV Tennessee battled No. 9/9 Virginia Tech down to the wire in a nail-biter before coming up short in Thompson-Boling Arena, 59-56… MORE

Miami Bound: Vols Earn New Year’s Six Berth, First Orange Bowl Since 1998

A historic 10-win season filled with memorable moments on Rocky Top will culminate on Friday, Dec. 30, in Miami as the Tennessee Volunteers will square off against the Clemson Tigers in the 89th Capital One Orange Bowl in Hard Rock Stadium.… MORE

Manning Award Names Hendon Hooker Finalist

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker continued his stretch of finalist recognition, earning Manning Award finalist honors Friday afternoon.… MORE

Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 13 Vols Earn 20th Consecutive Home Win, Downing McNeese, 76-40

Making their return to Rocky Top after a superb showing last week at the Battle 4 Atlantis, the 13th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers defeated McNeese State, 76-40… MORE

Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. #9/9 Virginia Tech

RV/RV Tennessee (4-4) welcomes No. 9/9 Virginia Tech (7-0) to Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. ET for the Jimmy V Women’s Classic.… MORE

Hoops Preview: #13 Tennessee vs. Alcorn State

The 13th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is back at Thompson-Boling Arena this weekend to play consecutive home games for the first time this season, taking on Alcorn State Sunday at 6 p.m.… MORE

Hooker Recognized as Finalist for Walter Camp Player of the Year Award

Hendon Hooker added to his impressive list of accolades on Wednesday when he was named one of five finalists for the Walter Camp Football Foundation 2022 Player of the Year Award… MORE

Warren Tabbed to the SEC Community Service Team

Jacob Warren was named to the 2022 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the conference announced Wednesday morning.… MORE

Hooker, Hyatt Named National Award Finalists

Tennessee redshirt-senior quarterback Hendon Hooker was selected as one of three finalists for the Maxwell Award, while junior receiver Jalin Hyatt was tabbed one of three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award.… MORE

Hoops Preview: #13 Tennessee vs. McNeese State

The 13th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball returns home Wednesday for the first of three straight home games, hosting McNeese State at Thompson-Boling Arena at 7:15 p.m.… MORE

SEC Conference Championship Game score prediction straight-up and spread with game notes

LSU is looking for 2nd SEC title in last 4 seasons. Georgia is aiming for its 1st SEC title since 2017.… MORE

Vince’s View: NFL Week 13 Predictions and Game Notes, Titans at Eagles, 5 more games with both teams having winning records

Minnesota (9-2) can clinch its 1st division crown since 2017 with a win & a Detroit loss this week… MORE

Website Poll Question: Which bowl matchup do you most want for the Vols?

We’d love for you to vote in our website poll question below. Please share with your friends and followers.… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Odds favor Tennessee playing in Orange Bowl

But don’t book a flight. Odd things can happen… MORE

Golesh Among Five Finalists for 2022 Broyles Award

Tennessee offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Alex Golesh has been named one of five finalists for the Frank Broyles Award, as announced by the Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation on Monday.… MORE

Harrison, Sampson Bring Home SEC Player of the Week Honors

Roman Harrison and Dylan Sampson garnered Southeastern Conference Player of the Week acclaim for their outstanding efforts Saturday night.… MORE

Vescovi Named SEC Player of the Week Following Standout Showing in Bahamas

Fresh off being named Tournament MVP at the Battle 4 Atlantis, Tennessee senior guard Santiago Vescovi has been named SEC Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.… MORE

Vols Climb to No. 7 in AP Poll, No. 8 in Coaches

After wrapping up a 10-win season Saturday night in a 56-0 shutout of Vanderbilt, the Tennessee Volunteers ascended to No. 7 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 8 in the USA Today AFCA Coaches poll on Sunday. … MORE

Stats/Notes/Story: No. 10 Vols Cement 10-Win Regular Season, Stifle Vanderbilt 56-0 In Nashville

The 10th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers punctuated the 2022 regular season with a dominant, wire-to-wire performance, shutting out Vanderbilt 56-0 Saturday night at FirstBank Stadium… MORE

WATCH: Joe Milton III postgame after UT’s 56-0 win at Vanderbilt

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols dominated the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville, 56-0.… MORE

WATCH: Dee Williams postgame after UT’s 56-0 win at Vanderbilt

Tennessee defensive back and punt returner Dee Williams spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols dominated the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville, 56-0.… MORE

WATCH: Jaylen Wright postgame after UT’s 56-0 win at Vanderbilt

Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols dominated the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville, 56-0.… MORE

WATCH: Wesley Walker postgame after UT’s 56-0 win at Vanderbilt

Tennessee defensive back Wesley Walker spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols dominated the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville, 56-0.… MORE

WATCH: Josh Heupel postgame after UT’s 56-0 win at Vanderbilt

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols dominated the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville, 56-0.… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Vols overcome key injuries to rout Vanderbilt

Vols record 10-win season, await attractive bowl destination… MORE

Football Preview: #10 Vols Cap Regular Season at Vandy in Battle for Volunteer State Supremacy

No. 10 Tennessee will look to conclude its regular season on a high note when it travels to the midstate for a rivalry game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville on Saturday night.… MORE

Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 22 Vols Take Down No. 3 Kansas, Win Battle 4 Atlantis Championship

No. 22 Tennessee led from start to finish and captured the Battle 4 Atlantis title Friday, taking down No. 3 Kansas, 64-50.… MORE

Highlights/Postgame/Photos/Stats/Story: No. 23/24 Lady Vols Stampede Buffs, 69-51

Keeping control throughout the game, the No. 23/24-ranked Tennessee Lady Volunteers got back in the win column in their return to Rocky Top, defeating Colorado 69-51 Friday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.… MORE

Hoops Preview: #22 Tennessee vs. #3 Kansas

The 22nd-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is set to play for the Battle 4 Atlantis championship Friday in the Bahamas, taking on the defending national champion, third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET.… MORE

Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 22 Vols Get Past USC in OT, Advance to Battle 4 Atlantis Championship

No. 22 Tennessee came out on top in a back-and-forth affair Thursday in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals, outlasting USC in overtime, 73-66.… MORE

Week 13 SEC score predictions straight-up and spread; No. 10 Tennessee at Vanderbilt; final regular season games

9 games: UT/VU, Aub/Bama, UGA/GT, SC/Clem, Louis/UK, LSU/TAM, UF/FSU, Ark/Mizz, OM/MSU… MORE

14 hours of UT at Vanderbilt coverage on Image Matters Game Day All Day; See show schedule

11:00 – 11:15am The Locker Room (The Sports Animal Budweiser Studios)… MORE

Vince’s View: NFL Week 12 Predictions and Game Notes, Thanksgiving Day feast, Titans/Bengals, more

This year’s Thanksgiving triple-header is 3rd season since ’06 w/5 teams w/winning record… MORE

Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 22 Vols Cruise Past Butler With Explosive Second Half, 71-45

Despite a slow start on the offensive end, No. 22 Tennessee found its rhythm and used a monster second half to cruise by Butler Wednesday night in its Battle 4 Atlantis opener, 71-45.… MORE

Quotes: Vols Confident in Milton to Lead Resurgent Effort at Vanderbilt

The energy was high during Tuesday morning’s practice at Haslam Field as Tennessee looks to rebound from a disappointing loss at South Carolina last weekend when it travels west for an in-state showdown against Vanderbilt on Saturday night in Nashville.… MORE

Brooks, Warren Tabbed To CSC Academic All-District Team

Seniors Paxton Brooks and Jacob Warren have been named to the 2022 CSC Academic All-District Team, recognizing the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.… MORE